NETGEAR WNA3100M-100ENS, WNA3100-100ENS user manual Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter

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Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual

Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter

You are prompted to insert your adapter:

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1.Locate a USB port on your PC.

2.Insert the adapter into the USB port, or connect it with the USB cable.

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Note: For best results, put the wireless adapter at least 4 feet (1 meter) away from your router.

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Contents Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual NETGEAR, IncTechnical Support FCC StatementFCC RF Radiation Exposure and SAR Statements Industry Canada StatementSAR Statement RF Exposure InformationProduct and Publication Details Contents Appendix B Related Documents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeRevision History Chapter Installation with Custom Setup What You Need Before You BeginInstallation with Custom Setup Observe Wireless Location and Range GuidelinesFirst, Install the WNA3100 Software V1.0, December Then, Install Your WNA3100 v1 Adapter No WPS-capable networks in your area V1.0, December Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections WNA3100 v1 Icon Color Condition DescriptionSmart Wizard Status Bar Understanding the Status BarWireless-N USB Adapter LED Removing the WNA3100 v1 SoftwareMeaning Upgrading the WNA3100 v1 Software V1.0, December Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your AreaJoining a Network Network TabField or Button Description List of networks displays Creating a Profile to Connect to a Wireless Network Using Push N Connect to Join a NetworkClick Save Profile Setting Up a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Profile Managing ProfilesSelect Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc for the network type Starting a Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc Network Connection Select the Computer-to-Computer Ad Hoc network typeAbout Wireless Security WEP. See Setting Up WEP Encryption Security onWireless Network Name Ssid and Security Settings Setting Up WPA-PSK Tkip or WPA2-PSK AES SecuritySetting Up WEP Encryption Security V1.0, December Monitoring Statistics Statistics DescriptionsLabel Description About Tab Settings About Your Smart WizardAbout Tab Field Description Advanced Settings Get Info buttonCheck button Auto CheckV1.0, December Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless PerformanceOptimizing Your Network Bandwidth Small Office and Home Office Soho Networking Technologies Broadband InternetWireless Assessing Your Network Speed RequirementsTheoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer TimeTroubleshooting Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Your Wireless Connection Connection Status ShowsOccasional Windows XP Connection Problems Problem ActionAd Hoc Mode Is Not Working Correctly Technical Specifications FCC, CEFactory Default Settings Feature DescriptionAppendix B Related Documents Document Link